Provost's Messages
View messages from the Provost and the Provost's Office to the Stony Brook community.
2025-2026 Academic Year
Provost's Report to University Senate
November 3, 2025
Gabrielle Russo named interim director of SBU Turkana Basin Institute
October 21, 2025
Provost's Report to University Senate
October 6, 2025
Turkana Basin Institute Leadership Update
From: Carl W. Lejuez, Executive Vice President and Provost
September 30, 2025
SoCJ Dean Search Updates
From: Carl W. Lejuez, Executive Vice President and Provost
September 15, 2025
Academic Affairs Listening Tour
From: Amy Cook, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
September 3, 2025
Leadership Updates for the School of Communication and Journalism and the Alda Center
From: Carl W. Lejuez, Executive Vice President and Provost
August 25, 2025
Provost's Report to University Senate
August 25, 2025
Message Archive
Welcoming the inaugural director of AI Innovation Institute to Stony Brook
From: Carl W. Lejuez
June 5, 2025Take care of yourselves and each other as the semester ends
From: Carl W. Lejuez
May 7, 2025Provost's Report to University Senate
May 5, 2025SBU students' SEVIS status reinstated
From: Carl W. Lejuez, Celia Marshik, Lindsi Walker
April 28, 2025Updates on Recent Immigration Actions
From: Carl W. Lejuez, Celia Marshik, Lindsi Walker
April 15, 2025Information on Recent Immigration Actions
From: Carl W. Lejuez, Celia Marshik, Lindsi Walker
April 10, 2025SUNY Invests $5M in new Department of Tech, AI and Society
From: Carl W. Lejuez and Andrew C. Singer
April 8, 2025Provost Report to University Senate
April 7, 2025Updated Course Evaluations coming this Spring
From: Provost's Office
March 12, 2025Updated Policy on Course Retakes
From: Carl W. Lejuez, executive vice president and provost
March 10, 2025Congratulations to AI Seed Grant Winners
From: Provost's Office and AI Innovation Institute
February 21, 2025Call for Proposals: EDGE Fund
From: Provost's Office
February 11, 2025Nominate your Colleagues for Spring Faculty Awards
From: Provost's Office
February 10, 2025Accessibility Town Hall Follow Up
From: Provost's Office
February 10, 2025Provost Report to University Senate
February 3, 2025Spring 2025 Climate News and Events
From: Provost's Office
February 2, 2025Invitation to help shape the Department of Technology, AI, and Society
From: Carl W. Lejuez, executive vice president and provost, and Andrew C. Singer, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
January 17, 2025Join a Feb. 7 town hall about changing ADA rules
From: Provost's Office
January 13, 2025Join us as we Build a Stronger Future as a Climate Leader
From: Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost
January 6, 2025Provost Report to University Senate
November 4, 2024Supporting Writing as a Core Strength at Stony Brook
From: Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost
October 10, 2024Provost Report to University Senate
September 30, 2024Strengthening Stony Brook's Leadership in Climate and Sustainability
From: Kevin Reed, associate provost for climate and sustainability programming, and Heather Lynch, director for Collaborative for the Earth
September 10, 2024Leading the Charge in AI Innovation
From: Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost
September 5, 2024Provost Report to University Senate
August 26, 2024Campus Events and Activities Guide as a Resource for Academic Activities
From: Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost, and William Wertheim, executive vice president for Stony Brook Medicine
August 15, 2024Leadership Transition for Turkana Basin Institute
From: Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost
July 24, 2024Call for Nominations for 2024-2025 SUNY Chancellor's Awards
From: Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost
July 9, 2024New Dean of College of Arts & Sciences to Join Stony Brook
From: Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost
June 10, 2024Introducing the Curriculum Innovation Accelerator
From: Amy Cook, vice provost for academic affairs
April 8, 2024New Dean of College of Arts & Sciences to Join Stony Brook
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
June 10, 2024Provost Report to University Senate
May 2024Introducing the Curriculum Innovation Accelerator
From: Amy Cook, vice provost for academic affairs
April 8, 2024Nominate a Colleague for Teaching and Mentorship Awards
From: Office of the Provost
March 7, 2024Provost Report to University Senate
March 2024Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Educational Effectiveness Award
From: Office of Educational Effectiveness
February 1, 2024Leadership Announcements in Academic Affairs
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
January 29, 2024Provost Report to University Senate
December 2023College of Arts and Sciences Dean Search Updates
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
November 20, 2023Kevin Reed Named as Associate Provost for Climate and Sustainability Programming
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
November 15, 2023Announcing the Director of the new Collaborative for the Earth
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
November 10, 2023Call for Nominations for 2023-24 Chancellor's Awards in Classified Service
From: Provost's Office
November 8, 2023Provost Report to University Senate
November 2023A New Vision for the Provost's Lectures and Talks
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
October 26, 2023Provost's Message: Ensuring Educational Effectiveness
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
October 17, 2023Introducing Our Moment: Stony Brook's New Strategic Plan
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
October 6, 2023Provost Report to University Senate
October 2023Update on International Student Service Fee for Graduate Students
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
September 14, 2023Provost's Message: Welcome Back, Stony Brook!
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
September 8, 2023Professors Needed: First-Year Seminars Spring 2024
From: Rachelle Germana, interim vice provost for undergraduate education
September 7, 2023Provost Report to University Senate
August 2023Launching the Collaborative for the Earth and Seeking Inaugural Director
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 22, 2023Changes in Graduate and Health Sciences Admissions
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 9, 2023Updates on West Campus Academic Hiring, Summer 2023
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 9, 2023Provost's Budget Updates
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
July 31, 2023Axel Drees named interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
June 22, 2023Leader Chosen for Continuing, Professional, and Executive Education
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
June 20, 2023Dean Paul Shepson Reappointment
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
June 12, 2023Amy Cook named Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
June 8, 2023Leadership Update: College of Arts and Sciences
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
May 24, 2023A Few Updates and a Lot of Thanks
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
May 22, 2023Celia Marshik named Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
May 17, 2023Updates in University Honors Programs
From: Rachelle Germana, interim vice provost for undergraduate education
May 10, 2023Save the Date: Vice Provost Finalist Presentations
From: Office of the Provost
May 3, 2023Provost Report to University Senate
April 2023Save the Date: Graduate School Dean/Vice Provost Finalists
From: Shari Miller, dean of the School of Social Welfare, and Paul Shepson, dean of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
April 26, 2023Nominate an Educator for Excellent Teaching
From: Monica Bugallo, vice provost for faculty affairs, and diversity, inclusion, and equity
April 21, 2023Strategic Planning: Invitation for Input
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
April 11, 2023Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Announcement
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
April 6, 2023Search for Vice Provost for Acaemic Affairs
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
April 6, 2023Provost Report to University Senate
April 2023Call for Protocenter Applications: Quantum Information Science and Technology
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president; Hal Paz, executive vice president for health sciences and CEO of Stony Brook University Medicine; and Richard Reeder, vice president for research
March 24, 2023New Dean Selected to Lead College of Business
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
March 20, 2023Provost Report to University Senate
March 2023Updates on Pre-Health Application Support
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
March 2, 2023Vice Provost for Continuing, Professional, and Executive Education Search
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
February 28, 2023Provost's Office Leadership Update - Vice Provost for Curriculum and Undergraduate Education
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
February 24, 2023Upcoming Search for a Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
February 22, 2023Search for the Next Leader for Graduate and Professional Education
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
February 16, 2023New Dean Selected to Lead College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
February 15, 2023Provost Report to University Senate
February 2023December Commencement Update
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
January 19, 2023Follow-up Message to the Community
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president, and Hal Paz, executive vice president for health sciences and CEO of Stony Brook University Medicine
January 4, 2023Search for Vice Provost for Continuing, Executive, and Professional Education
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
December 23, 2022Updates on the Search for the Dean of the Graduate School
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
December 15, 2022Provost Report to University Senate
December 2022Provost Report to University Senate
November 2022Update on 2023-24 Schedule of Classes
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
October 27, 2022Strategic Planning Forums
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
October 14, 2022Support for Iranian Community
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president, and Hal Paz, executive vice president for health sciences and CEO of Stony Brook University Medicine
October 6, 2022Provost Report to University Senate
October 2022Welcoming New Faculty to Stony Brook
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 29, 2022Provost Report to University Senate
August 2022Updates on the Search for Dean of the College of Business
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 25, 2022Call to Serve on Assessment Council
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 24, 2022Ready for a New Academic Year
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 19, 2022Important Information for the Fall 2022 Semester
From: Elizabeth Newman, vice provost for curriculum and undergradaute education
August 18, 2022Video: West Campus Academic Budget Forum
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 3, 2022Reminder: West Campus Academic Budget Forum
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
August 3, 2022Call for Nominations for 2022-23 SUNY Chancellor's Awards
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
July 28, 2022West Campus Academic Budget Forum
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
July 27, 2022SBU Welcomes New Libraries Dean, Karim Boughida
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
July 22, 2022Updates on West Campus Hiring Decisions
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
July 21, 2022Joining Stony Brook University as Your Provost
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
July 5, 2022Search for Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
From: Carl Lejuez, provost and executive vice president
July 1, 2022Provost Report to University Senate
May 2022Graduate Education Working Group Report
Spring 2022Provost Report to University Senate
April 2022Provost Report to University Senate
March 2022Provost Report to University Senate
February 2022Provost Report to University Senate
December 2021Provost Report to University Senate
November 2021Provost Report to University Senate
October 2021Provost Report to University Senate
September 2021Provost Report to University Senate
May 2021Provost Report to University Senate
April 2021Provost Report to University Senate
March 2021Provost Report to University Senate
February 2021Provost Report to University Senate
December 2020Provost Report to University Senate
November 2020Provost Report to University Senate
October 2020Provost Report to University Senate
September 2020Staff and Faculty Input on Fall 2020 Planning: Summary Report
Academic Planning Task Force Report
Summer 2020Focus Group Feedback with Student Leadership
Academic Planning Task Force Report
Summer 2020Provost Report to University Senate
March 2020Provost Report to University Senate
February 2020Provost Report to University Senate
December 2019Provost Report to University Senate
November 2019Provost Report to University Senate
October 2019Provost Report to University Senate
September 2019Provost Report to University Senate
May 2019Provost Report to University Senate
April 2019Provost Report to University Senate
March 2019Provost Report to University Senate
February 2019Provost Report to University Senate
December 2018Provost Report to University Senate
November 2018Provost Report to University Senate
October 2018Provost Report to University Senate
September 2018Provost Report to University Senate
May 2018Provost Report to University Senate
April 2018Provost Report to University Senate
March 2018Provost Report to University Senate
February 2018Provost Report to University Senate
December 2017Provost Report to University Senate
November 2017Provost Report to University Senate
October 2017Provost Report to University Senate
September 2017Provost Report to University Senate
May 2017Provost Report to University Senate
April 2017Provost Report to University Senate
March 2017Provost Report to University Senate
February 2017Provost Report to University Senate
November 2016